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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $274 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $169 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $108 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $60 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $20 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $62 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $41 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $55 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |